Once complete, 6,000 residents will be living in 2,600 new homes across 11 towers.

The park board first sought public input on the new park last year, with more than 1,000 people providing feedback. Their input has helped inform the draft concept outlined below, broken down into six “concept” areas.

The Meadow Gardens

The Meadow Gardens will be a lush area with a variety of wildflowers, and will also provide homes for birds and other pollinators. There will be an outdoor classroom and “learning garden” with support facilities for gardening and beekeeping.

It includes:

terraced community garden and orchard

outdoor classroom

pavilion with event space

meandering path through a large perennial meadow that will encourage birds and insects

The Woodland

Seating areas at the Woodlands. Credit: Vancouver Park Board

The Woodland will be a lush, forested area with boardwalks and seating areas. It will showcase ground flora native to the Pacific Northwest and is meant to be a restorative space in contrast to the more active areas of the park. Access will be off West 45th Avenue, at the southern end of the site.

It includes:

meandering boardwalk through the forest

seating areas for small groups and individuals

Pocket Park

Children’s play area. Credit: Vancouver Park Board

The Pocket Park is located adjacent to The Woodland, and is accessed off West 45th Avenue. It’s meant to be a neighbourhood park, leading people to the entrance of the larger rooftop park.

It includes:

preschool-aged playground

seating overlooking the playground

grove of trees leading up to the park on the rooftop

Over 45,000 new residents are expected along the Cambie Corridor by 2041, more than doubling the current population and increasing the need for park space.

A final park design will be recommended to park board commissioners this summer.